Akane
ah-KAH-neh
Popularity
#13493
Letters
5
Syllables
3
Origin
Japanese
Total Births
345
Peak Year
#18 in 1998
First Recorded
1979
Style
Nature-Inspired, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Akane is a Japanese name meaning "deep red", or "brilliant red."
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